Septr 1775 Tuesday 26th
In Tarpaulin Cove at 3 P M Came to Anchor with the Small bower in Tarpaulin Cove in 7½ fm water Veered ⅓ Cable Assaulted by the Rebels from their Trenches with Swivel Shot & rifles Fired several shot at the Rebells the Bolton Fired Shot & Hoits at 8 Veerd to ½ a Cable
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/1039.